Undark Magazine

Back from the Brink: The Whooping Crane’s Recovery on the Edge

Following the species' comeback, new pressures are converging on their wintering habitat along the Texas coast.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times

From the brink of extinction, wintering whooping crane counts rise

The whooping crane population wintering at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge reached a record high of 557 birds during the 2024-25 season. The population has shown steady growth, with a growth rate of ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Call to Save the Whooping Crane

To prevent young birds from imprinting on humans, flock manager Jane Chandler dons a white gown and a mask. She uses a puppet to teach them survival skills. Susana Raab “You see how his nose is up in ...
Los Angeles Times

Along the Texas coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping crane’s conservation ...
SFGate

Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane

WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas (AP) — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping crane’s conservation story for as long as he can remember. The white bird, named for its “whooping” ...